Operations plant attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Operations plant attendant demographics by:
Operations plant attendant gender statistics
32.3% of operations plant attendants are women and 67.7% of operations plant attendants are men.
- Male, 67.7%
- Female, 32.3%
Operations plant attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.7% |
| Female | 32.3% |
Operations plant attendant gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,056
Female income
$25,234
Operations plant attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in operations plant attendant positions over time. Currently, 32.3% of operations plant attendants are female.
Operations plant attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.85% | 29.15% |
| 2011 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2012 | 63.74% | 36.26% |
| 2013 | 57.45% | 42.55% |
| 2014 | 65.34% | 34.66% |
| 2015 | 69.61% | 30.39% |
| 2016 | 56.59% | 43.41% |
| 2017 | 54.22% | 45.78% |
| 2018 | 68.81% | 31.19% |
| 2019 | 65.76% | 34.24% |
| 2020 | 69.40% | 30.60% |
| 2021 | 67.73% | 32.27% |
Operations plant attendant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Plant Attendant | 68% | 32% |
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Operations plant attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among operations plant attendants is White, which makes up 61.5% of all operations plant attendants. Comparatively, 17.4% of operations plant attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of operations plant attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Operations plant attendant race
| Operations plant attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Operations plant attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how operations plant attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Operations plant attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.46% | 16.01% | 1.06% | 10.56% |
| 2011 | 69.63% | 11.51% | 2.21% | 14.02% |
| 2012 | 67.81% | 13.18% | 1.93% | 13.47% |
| 2013 | 73.24% | 12.23% | 1.05% | 11.22% |
| 2014 | 68.41% | 12.24% | 2.29% | 15.30% |
| 2015 | 67.76% | 13.12% | 2.06% | 14.63% |
| 2016 | 65.58% | 13.25% | 1.97% | 16.25% |
| 2017 | 67.62% | 12.15% | 2.18% | 14.99% |
| 2018 | 70.50% | 10.83% | 1.85% | 14.43% |
| 2019 | 65.21% | 13.36% | 2.35% | 17.07% |
| 2020 | 70.21% | 9.89% | 2.11% | 10.74% |
| 2021 | 61.50% | 11.15% | 4.37% | 17.40% |
Operations plant attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american operations plant attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown operations plant attendants have the lowest average salary at $27,562.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,562 |
| White | $29,803 |
| Black or African American | $30,572 |
| Asian | $28,469 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,966 |
Average operations plant attendant age
See how the average age of operations plant attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Operations plant attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | |
| Black or African American | 54 | |
| Asian | 48 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 |
Operations plant attendant age breakdown
The average age of operations plant attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the operations plant attendant population.
Operations plant attendant age breakdown
| Operations Plant Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Operations plant attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for operations plant attendants is bachelor's degree, with 50% of operations plant attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Operations plant attendants by degree level
| Operations plant attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Operations plant attendant employment statistics
Most operations plant attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where operations plant attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where operations plant attendants work.
Operations plant attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Operations plant attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the operations plant attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most operations plant attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Operations plant attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 6% |
Operations plant attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for operations plant attendants are hospitality, health care and education.
Operations plant attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 20% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Operations plant attendant turnover and employment statistics
Operations plant attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for operations plant attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Operations plant attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Operations plant attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.24% |
| 2011 | 3.32% |
| 2012 | 3.86% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 5.51% |
| 2016 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 2.74% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average operations plant attendant tenure
The average operations plant attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 320 operations plant attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Operations plant attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Operations plant attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of operations plant attendants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Byproduct Engineer | 4.19% | 836 |
| Filtration Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,528 |
| Nuclear Operator | 4.80% | 32,513 |
| Operations Plant Attendant | 10.89% | - |
Similar operations plant attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Byproduct Engineer | 4.19% | 836 |
| Filtration Plant Operator | 4.62% | 35,528 |
| Nuclear Operator | 4.80% | 32,513 |
Foreign languages spoken by operations plant attendants
The most common foreign language among operations plant attendants is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Operations plant attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |